In the quaint little town of San Anselmo, CA (which happens to be tucked in between San Rafael and…read moreFairfax) lies "Imagination Park". For those that choose to visit, this is a very tiny park with only a couple of benches for sitting. Do not expect to see a playground nor is there even a water fountain or public restroom. And keep the dogs at home as this is not a pet-friendly park. The space itself is equivalent to that of a backyard of a standard house. Located right off of San Anselmo Ave. and tucked right in between Magnolia Ave. and City Hall Ave. in downtown San Anselmo, this park eventually came to life back in June 2013. This idea was spearheaded by film director George Lucas who directed mega blockbuster films such as the entire Star Wars Saga, the Indiana Jones franchise as well as American Graffiti. It is very easy to find as the location itself is just steps away from the San Anselmo Public Library as well as the Town Hall. I came here on a warmer than normal summer day on 7/15/2023 at around 4:10pm. After parking my SUV just a block away, I was awed with the beautiful collection of pink/lavender flowers with the plaque that reads Imagination Park directly above it. But the real treat here is the life-size statues of one of Star Wars most recognizable and beloved characters, "Yoda", And directly on the other side is a statue of Harrison Ford who played "Indiana Jones" in all 5 of the movies spanning from 1981-2023. While you're here, its nice just to let your imagination run wild (hence the name "Imagination" Park) and just appreciate how influential George Lucas is in all of his movies. He actually used to have a residence in San Anselmo before relocating to the more private and open Lucas Valley. So for all you movie fanatics young and old, do yourself a favor and check this place out if you're in the area. My rating, a unanimous five stars.

Once again, I've warned you my fellow Yelpers and random visitors perusing the Yelp app, don't set…read moreyour expectations too high when it comes to the size of the park. It's situated next to the San Anselmo Library, extremely small and not what you imagined (no pun intended). There are two statues here - Yoda and Indiana Jones, don't expect anything else. Be respectful when visiting this park. It's a lovely hangout spot like one of the Yelpers mentioned, go get some coffee and sit here and reminisce, or do whatever you want to kill time. It's definitely not a park with monkey bars and swings for the kids, so carry on. No hiking and no trails. Stop by if you're in the neighborhood and chillax. 'Til next time ~ cheers and see you on Yelp soon! https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/imagination-park-san-anselmo?select=c6MF24JXpCU3GQUUhgfMDQ

This park is so fun! I like that you can control the water yourself - I was concerned it would only…read morefunction during certain hours. The playground above is better suited for older kids (3+) but it is a beautiful space to hang. Nice lush grass, too!

Playground is nice enough, but small and probably best suited for elementary school age kids not…read moretoddlers.

Albert Park isn't much but it's appreciated by those who can partake of this new park...swings,…read morechildren's play area, greens to picnic upon, picnic tables to assemble and have community events. presently, it's temporarily closed so the entirety of it's magnificence in the urban environment isn't readily accessible.

We took the smart train down to San Rafael and it was nice to find this park after lunch. It's a…read morelot of fun for young kids, I think anyone under 6 years old would have a lot of fun here. It was clean and all the structures look great.

We loved Pixie Park! We had a close call at Hal Brown Park when our oldest disappeared from view…read moreand we didn't know which way to go to search for him -- toward the marsh or toward Bon Air Road. We were delighted to find Pixie Park, so safe because of its gate. We had many years of fun there. We held several birthday parties there and the Halloween Parade and the Spring Fair were highlights each year.

We drove here excited to visit, but it turned into a frustrating experience. First, the park was…read moredifficult to find. Then, once we arrived, we couldn't even get through the gate because it requires an access code. We tried to sign up to join the co-op, but they aren't accepting new members. While the sign says "Welcome," it didn't feel like a welcoming environment at all. It would be helpful if the access requirements and membership restrictions were made much clearer before people make the trip.

Going out of San Rafael along the water, you will pass the Peacock Gap subdivision and the golf…read morecourse of that name. A few feet further along you enter the park...a quiet, peaceful place to run around, take a romantic walk, have a picnic or take a nap. Take the children. There is a pool, there is a fishing pier, glades of trees, picnic spots and fire pits. Tall eucalyptus trees give shade. On weekends there is an entry charge. Take the family.

My go to track with friends or solo. A bit pricy on weekends but often a hot deal on GN app and you…read morecan get in a reasonable round. The price may discourage some folks which is fine. It only backs up on a few holes then opens up again. I've not tried to eat in the grill after but the smell certainly tells you something good is cooking. Pro shop is small but efficient. And what's not to like about hitting practice balls on the range on turf. Not matts. With all the rain it's starting to dry out and shape up like a great summer of golf.

It's a city park much in need of renovation. The view from the top of the open space above it is…read morewell worth the climb, however.

This location has no park. They have a port a potty where the park once was. The port a potty is…read morecompletely filthy. This is no place for small children. I did see deer here. Be aware of tick borne disease. One star is for the trees and some walking and tables. Be prepared to share the park with transients who are sleeping or hanging out in the park.

This is a beautiful little park, nestled in the heart of Novato perfect for a picnic or a stroll…read more My friend and I often visit to play tennis where we can find a court in the middle of the day without a wait. It's also got a historic cemetery on the hill, which is kind of neat. And there's a kids playground for the young ones. Parking is good at least on the weekdays with a big lot with wide spaces for all you giant truck lovers.

The new park is finally open. What a big upgrade. I cant get my son to leave lol. Thanks to…read morewhomever made this possible.

What a horribly designed playground for kids...it's unsafe and not functional at all, whoever…read moredesigned this doesn't have kids....what a disappointment when we were staying nearby

Great place to get a brief walk around the pond and enjoy the birds. Bike riders are welcome there…read moreand fishing as well as long as you have a fishing license. Place is not crowded at all. Very popular place to visit and enjoy the outdoors.